Hail history for Choctaw County, AL

Choctaw County has 70 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 31 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 15, 2011.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 70 since 1965

1″ or larger 31 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 15, 2011

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Choctaw County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Choctaw County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 70 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 5, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 31, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
April 8, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2011	2.75″	Baseball
April 15, 2011	2.75″	Baseball
August 5, 2010	1.25″	Half dollar

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Choctaw County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 8, 2020 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was reported near the community of Cyril.

April 15, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail caused damage to the Georgia Pacific Paper Plant northeast of Pennington. Numerous automobiles around the facility suffered significant damage with numerous windshields and sunroofs knocked out.

April 15, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball size hail caused significant damage to automobiles and various other properties. Several cars had windshields knocked out.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	12	25	23	3	5

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Choctaw County

Has it ever hailed in Choctaw County?

Yes — 70 hail events have been recorded for Choctaw County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 31 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Choctaw County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Choctaw County, AL is April 5, 2022, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Choctaw County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 15, 2011. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Alabama hail history

All 67 Alabama counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.